Driven Car Reviews

The New York Times automotive contributor Tom Voelk looks at all things automotive. Driven is the first podcast to ever win an Emmy Award. That and nearly unanimous 5 star reviews are a good sign this is worth your time. Subscribe today!

There are many reasons for buyers to choose the Sport Hybrid
version of Acura’s MDX crossover. And there is one big reason not
to. Tom Voelk checks out the Sport Hybrid’s tech, some of which is
lifted directly from the NSX supercar.

Drivers that are rich in enthusiasm but poor in the cash
department, listen up. The eighth iteration of the Honda Civic Si
has arrived and it’s a performance bargain. Available in coupe and
sedan body styles, Tom Voelk checks out the four-door version.

Alfa Romeo dealers in the U.S. have had little to sell since the
Italian marque returned to America. The Giulia sport sedan is just
what the brand, and enthusiasts need. Tom Voelk checks out the high
performance Giulia Quadrifoglio.

The Kia Niro is proof positive that hybrids don’t have to look
like a science experiment. The E.P.A. rates the fuel economy at up
to 50 miles per gallon. Find out what Tom Voelk got as he reviews
the Kia Niro Touring model.

The legendary Raptor pickup is a prerunner that you can buy
straight off the Ford lot. The second generation is now available
at a dealership near you but the V8 engine has been replaced by a
turbo V6. Tom and Martin check out this change in rural Washington
and meet a couple of Raptor fans plus… a real raptor.